Rattle Item Number: K4.141 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A metal rattle with seven cone-shaped pieces at one end, and a thin rectangular handle. There are six cones surrounding a larger cone, each with a clapper, radiating out in a partial circle from the end of the handle.
Cultural Context
Similar to rattles used in Umbanda and Candomblé. The Angola form of Candomblé combines Yoruba influences with Bantu religious precepts, namely the belief in Zumbi as a supreme God; whereas the Ketu and Nagô Candomblé forms are closer to Yoruba traditions.
Item History
- Made in Africa
- Owned by Mr. Turnham
- Received from Mr. Turnham (Unknown)
What
- Name
- Rattle
- Identification Number
- K4.141
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- iron metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- forged and welded
- Overall
- height 44.0 cm, width 15.0 cm, depth 23.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Central African ?
- Previous Owner
- Mr. Turnham
- Received from
- Mr. Turnham (Unknown)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Africa
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair